Using Astra 'high' on ultrafast: single-threading tasks beats juggling 4 slow agents
holdenmatt · x · 2026-10-02
- The author runs Astra 'high' on ultrafast: expensive but noticeably better.
- Key observation: it's easier to stay in flow and single-thread a task to completion, instead of context-switching between 3-4 slow agents.
- An argument that a stronger model tier can beat parallel multi-agent workflows.
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